We are admitted fans of William Shatner. One thing you have to love about Shatner: You always know where he stands. And while we truly have no dog in the fight over J.J. Abrams's role as director of both the new Star Trek movies and the upcoming Star Wars reboot, we appreciate not just the honesty but also the creativity of Shatner's convictions. "He's being a pig," Shatner told Movie Fanatic, which is not necessarily the insult we would've expected (the interviewer neither; he audibly chuckles), before seguing to an anecdote about Abrams and Shatner going out for sushi together. "I think it's time for J.J. and I to have another sushi." "Time to have another sushi" is now one of the most ominous phrases in the English language.

Here is the whole exchange, for posterity:

INTERVIEWER: You're not only a sci-fi icon but also a big sci-fi fan. I was curious what you think of J.J. Abrams taking Star Trek and Star Wars and if there's a homogenization of sci-fi or there's enough for everyone to have fun with it.

WILLIAM SHATNER: No, he's being a pig. He's collecting the two franchises and holding them close to his vest. And he's probably the most talented director of that ilk we have, but he's gone too far this time. I think of him as a buddy of mine. I've taken him out for sushi. I think it's time for J.J. and I to have another sushi, and let me put him straight about two of the largest franchises. And not employing me in either one of them I think is just foolhardy.